Ard Safety Record

DOT# 63366 · Timmonsville, SC 29161 · 8433935101

A

Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/17/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Ard (DOT# 63366) in Timmonsville, South Carolina has 689 inspections on record with 408 violations and a 10.7% vehicle out-of-service rate and 19 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

689 Inspections
10.7% Vehicle OOS Rate
19 Crashes
307 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 10.7%
Carrier: 10.7% (74 of 689) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 1.0%
Carrier: 1.0% (7 of 689) National: 6.4%
65% OOS rate better than 65% of carriers in South Carolina
26% crash rate better than 26% of carriers in South Carolina

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

408 total violations across 689 inspections
81 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (20%)
Vehicle Maintenance
180
Unsafe Driving
169
Hours of Service
49
Driver Fitness
5
Hazardous Materials
1
Other
4

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 30 states
Level 1: 94 (14%) Level 2: 160 (23%) Level 3: 435 (63%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/17/2026 OH 2 0 0
03/15/2026 NC 3 0 0
03/11/2026 TN 3 0 0
03/07/2026 SC 3 0 0
03/05/2026 WV 3 0 0
03/04/2026 SC 3 0 0
03/04/2026 MD 2 0 0
03/03/2026 SC 2 0 0
02/26/2026 NC 3 0 0
02/25/2026 SC 3 0 0
4 injury crashes
31-JUL-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
31-JUL-24 TN 0 2 0
29-JAN-25 SC 0 0 0
29-AUG-24 VA 0 0 0
26-MAR-24 SC 0 0 0
25-NOV-25 OH 0 0 0
21-JAN-26 AL 0 0 0
19-MAY-25 NC 0 0 0
18-JUL-25 SC 0 0 0
17-JUL-24 AL 0 0 0
13-SEP-25 OH 0 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC145794
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority Inactive
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary National Interstate Insurance Company $1,000 10/01/2023

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 307
Drivers 299
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 06/01/1974
MCS-150 Filed 20240920 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 13,246,338
Address 4190 Alligator Road, Timmonsville, SC 29161